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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide information about pain management in obese patients.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Describe the comorbidities of obesity.
  2. Discuss the causes of pain in obese patients.
  3. Identify problems encountered in treating pain in obese patients.
Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





Test Code: N0215B
Published: Feb 2015
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Nursing2020
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Yvonne D'Arcy, MS, RN, CRNP, CNS
Categories: Acute Care , Pain Management
Specialties: Perioperative